Sketch from Untitled II

started 1973, published 1974

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Daniel Freeman

Printer, American, born 1868

Robbin Geiger

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays thick, dark lines and irregular shapes arranged in an intricate abstract composition. The lines and shapes resemble wooden planks and rock-like textures. Handwritten words in white are scattered throughout the image, adding complexity similar to graffiti or notes on a rugged surface. The artwork blends structure with natural forms, creating an unconventional visual narrative.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black and white on Washi No Mise handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 93.35 × 66.7 cm (36 3/4 × 26 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1981.5.190

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 131

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1981 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 499.

1978

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1970-1977. Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press, 1978, no. 176.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 131.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.60. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Gemini II / J Johns / '74; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ73-625

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: Gemini G.E.L. / Los Angeles, Calif.

Wikidata ID

Q74035823

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